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Most earnest seamstress women and those that do the necessary stitch work probably have a fabricated tomato pincushion included in their sewing basket. As I again take out my tomato pincushion where all my stick pins and needles stick out making for an easy find, memories of these pincushions comes to mind. I received my tomato pincushion 60 years ago when my mother and I were gathering all my required items needed to take home economics class in high school and learn to sew. Though I never fully understood the importance of this unusual...
Elsewhere in this newspaper is a story written by Kerma Crouse about the Webber Community Picnic held in the Frank Herrmann Memorial Park. I wish we had a dozen freelance reporters like Kerma. She roams the area on her own schedule, finding and exploring topics which interest her and then writing a story about her discovery. We have shared a number of her stories with Kansas Positive Press and were told they are among that publication’s most popular stories apparently because the stir the readers’ memories. This week’s story stirred my memor...
Q: Does the Bible mention anything about the LGBTQ movement? It must not, or churches would agree on that subject. A: It would be great if all churches who claim to be Christian agreed to live by what is clearly taught in the Bible. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. The Bible predicted that both individuals and churches would sometimes walk away from the truth (I Timothy 4:1-2; II Timothy 3:1-5; Revelation 3:1-5; etc.). An important part of the Christian journey is learning to identify those who do so and avoid following their...
In the past few years, and especially in recent months I’ve been reading and hearing more and more about “A I.” “A I” = “Artificial Intelligence. I think we all are aware of it, even if we don’t call it by that name. It’s in our computers and when the computer corrects our bad English spelling and usage . . . that’s A I. When a farmer uses any of multiple programs to operate tractors, irrigation systems, fertilizer applications . . . that’s A I. A lot of people are getting worried that A I might just be able to control us humans more than we...
Evergreen Cemetery- Thanks to a generous grant from Horizon Bank, Superior's Evergreen Cemetery west section features several new enhancements. The north boundary windbreak of lilac bushes had become derelict. The bushes were removed. They were replaced with 55 trees and plants. The trees include flowering crab apple among others. All the trees which were planted bloom at different times from spring onward. Plants were also included in the planting. They are perennials and have a lengthy...
The old adage of they don't make them like they used to holds true for one Superior resident. Don Hibbs has retired from a 62-year career in the auto parts business. He and his wife, Marleen, have been married for 64 years which matches the number of years his lawn mower has seen. The couple have grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Hibbs worked at Hastings for a few years then moved to Superior to manage Sidles auto parts store. When the opportunity arose to...
It appears commercial properties located in Superior are changing hands. Monday evening members of the Superior City Council approved the sale of another lot located in Kottmeyer Business Park North and approved a loan which will be used to purchase a former truck stop. An offer of $25,000 from Rob and Carol Scroggins to purchase the 12.51 acre Lot 5 located along the northern boundary of the former Champlin Refining Company tank farm was accepted. The property is located south of Eighth Street and east of Hartley Street. Mr. and Mrs....
Nifty Thrifty, a thrift store owned by Brodstone Healthcare and operated by a team of volunteers, has made a significant donation of $60,000 to the Brodstone Foundation. The generous contribution is a direct result of the community's support of the thrift store. "We are incredibly grateful to our community for their continued support of Nifty Thrifty," said Heather Erickson, senior director of development at Brodstone Healthcare. "The funds raised through the Nifty Thrifty have a direct impact...
For Superior students, school starts today (Thursday). “We are ready!” said Supt. John Whetzal at the Superior Public School board of education meeting Monday evening.” The staff have worked their tails off this summer.” Elementary students will be greeted with farm and garden theme decorations throughout the hallways. This year’s theme is “Cultivate a growth mindset.” The focus is on helping students develop a stronger growth mindset and use of positive self-talk.” Many remember, a year ago, school started a week late while the secondary front...
The Nuckolls County Ag Society has received a $2,100 grant to fund the purchase of an AED machine and relevant training classes. The grant is provided through FCS America’s Working Here Fund. Fair board member Kylie Kinley wrote and submitted the grant. The Working Here Fund grant will provide funds to purchase an AED machine for the fairgrounds and buy AED training classes for fairboard members. The machine has been installed in the meeting room in the commercial building at the fairgrounds. “We’re grateful Working Here Fund has allowed us to...
When I was young, my parents had an antique beer stein that sat on the fireplace mantle. At one time it had a pewter lid but that had broken off years before. Instead of holding beer it held pennies. Whenever a penny was found it would be deposited in the stein. Every once in a while the stein would come off the mantle and my brother and I would count out the pennies with help from a parent. First they would be counted into stacks of five and arranged in rows of ten. Each row was then carefully inserted into a paper penny wrapper and set...
The Empty Halter By Melanie Mainquist Every kid who's ever showed at the county fair and sold an animal in the auction has experienced the heartbreak of saying goodbye. Or at least most young 4-H or FFA members have battled those emotions where your throat swells up and there's certainly dust in the air, causing your eyes to water. The moment when you lead the animal you've worked with all summer to the chute sitting outside the auction arena. Whether the judge granted you a blue or red ribbon,...
The Superior Municipal Swimming Pool opened its doors on May 27 this year. Lap swim is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Regular swim is from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 9 everyday. There are four managers at the Superior Municipal pool this year. They are: Seth Going, Tierney Casper, Corissa Arickx and Emma Henderson. Along with the full staff of managers are 14 lifeguards. The summer started off with 15, which is the maximum number of lifeguards the city will hire. Parent-child lessons have been another great...
The Jewell Apartments boad of directors met Monday, Aug. 5, at City Hall. Attending the meeting were Darrell Bohnert, Josh Burks, Don Delzeit, Derek Birdsell, Bob Freeman, Jacque Williams, and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. Gay Daniels was absent. Darrell Bohnert called the meeting to order. Minutes of the July 1st meeting were approved as presented. Williams submitted her report of occupancy and monthly correspondences. There are nine current residents. Williams talked about the apartments that had work done. Williams also mentioned the...
The Jewell City Council met on Monday, Aug. 5, at City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Darrell Bohnert, Council members Don Delzeit, Josh Burks, Derek Birdsell, Bob Freeman and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. Gaye Daniels was absent. Minutes of the July 1st meeting were approved. Don Jacobs, Jewell County sheriff, was present and said he is handing out gift cards to students who wear their seat belt in the car. James Reed, code enforcement officer, was absent but provided a written report. Bret Simmelink provided the monthly maintenance...
Jewell County Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of approaching application deadlines for purchasing risk coverage for some crops through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). NAP provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops impacted by natural disasters that result in lower yields, crop losses or prevented crop planting. NAP covers losses from natural disasters on crops for which no permanent federal crop insurance program is available, including forage and grazing crops, fruits, vegetables, flori...
3th Annual "Day in the Frank Herrmann Park" By Kerma Crouse For 30 years the residents and friends of Webber have celebrated "A Day in Frank Herrmann Park." The picnic has great food, good conversation and musical entertainment. This year, Mayor Lisa Boyles, welcomed participants to the event on Saturday, a beautifully cool summer evening. The town of Webber has existed since the railroad came through the area in 1887. The Webber Post Office started in 1889 and is still serving patrons. Frank...
When Jewell County voters went to the polls last Tuesday to cast their ballots in a primary election, there were only three races and they were on the Republican ballots. Turnout was generally light. The unofficial preliminary results were not available in time for printing in the last issue of this newspaper. However, the results were posted late Tuesday night on the newspaper’s Facebook page and website (jewellcountynewspapers.com) on Wednesday. For the First District House of Representatives post, Jewell County voters favored Tracey Mann, w...
Monday through Friday is fall sports conditioning. On Tuesday the Fall Sports Parents-Athletes meetings were held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday was the 6th Grade Back to School Open House at 5:30 p.m. Today (Thursday) is the first day of school. Saturday is the Ute Theater Benefit....
Forage Analysis: What Numbers Do I Need? By Blaire Todd Post Rock District Livestock Production Agent One of the more common questions regarding analytical testing of forages and other feedstuffs is “I have the sample, now what do I test for or what analysis package should I select?” The basic components that nutritionists need to evaluate a feedstuff or develop a ration are dry matter or moisture, crude protein, an estimate of the energy content of the feedstuff (Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN), Net Energy for Maintenance (NEm), Net Ene...
The Lawrence community Red Cross Bloodmobile visit continued its long standing tradition of exceeding the quota set by the Red Cross for its August visit to the community. Red Cross supervisor, Amanda, said simply: "Thanks for having us. The goal was 44 units and we're leaving with 50." Lawrence community coordinators, Eileen Mazour and Jackie Kirchner worked with their many groups and individuals to see that the proud tradition carried on. There were seven people who reached a "gallon club" sta...
The Nelson Municipal Swimming Pool, in conjunction with the Nelson Public Library, held at block party at the pool Saturday evening. Brats and franks were provided and grilled by Brodstone Healthcare. The event was attended by young and old alike. Despite cool temperatures several youngsters ventured into the water where they were watched over by an abundance of lifeguards. There were games such as corn hole available. The noteworthy Nebraskans picture puzzle posed a challenge for those...
The American Red Cross has issued an emergency appeal for blood donors. There is an extreme shortage of emergency blood across the nation. Dangerous heat levels and summer vacations are two of the factors influencing the shortage. The blood supply has dropped 25 percent since July 1. Donors of every type of blood are needed. Type O positive, the universal donor type are at such reduced levels that distribution levels are at dangerously low levels for hospitals which depend on this . Both types O positive and O negative are urgently needed. The...
Keenagers met at the fire hall in Lawrence on Thursday, July 18. Twenty-seven guests enjoyed a great meal of hot dogs, cowboy beans and potato salad. The hosts were Rich and Judy Menke, Kay Theer and Lynette Hofstetter. Playing cards and bingo were the afternoon activities. A fun time for all! Three birthdays were celebrated. Happy Birthday to Judy, Kathy and Arnie! The next meeting will be Thursday Aug. 15, with Marlene Hubl and Mary Kathman serving Muenster Chicken! Come and enjoy the day!...
The sand greens at the Lawrence Country Club and the artificial turf greens at the Elk Creek Country Club in Nelson (surf and turf) served as this weekend’s battle ground for area golf enthusiasts. Twenty-one teams of three started the tournament in Nelson on Saturday morning, ending the night with a prime rib dinner. Play resumed Sunday morning with a shotgun start at the Lawrence course. The golfers played 18 holes at each site. Winners of the championship flight were the team of Mike Ostdiek, Dave Muff and Cooper Damgard. The team shot t...
