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September 11, brings mixed feelings to mind of horror, shock, sorrow, disbelief and even vengeance. It’s hard to believe it was 20 years ago the tragic attacks happened that destroyed the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York, part of the Pentagon on the outskirts of our Nation’s Capitol, and later the crash of an airplane as heroic passengers were overtaking the hijackers. Those who remember that day will never forget it. Even though we in the Midwest were thousands of miles away, we felt the pain and horror as we knew our bel...
Monday morning’s mail brought to the newspaper office a subscription renewal from Margaret Houtz of Wray, Colo. Her renewal card reminded me of a nice old gentleman who I had the privilege of serving while working for my father at Blauvelt’s Station. The gentleman was Bill Houtz. My parents said he had operated a truck line bringing merchandise from the city wholesalers to stores in Superior and the surrounding area. I was surprised to learn he had operated a truck line for he didn’t fit this li...
Presenting Biblical answers to tough questions Q: If I disapprove of someone’s lifestyle aren’t I being judgmental? A: Properly responding to the sins of other people is a delicate balancing act, particularly in today’s atmosphere of hypersensitivity. While Christians are sometimes required to share the truth about sin with others, the sins that we ought to be the most aware of and concerned about are our own (1 Timothy 1:15)! If we are going to avoid the pitfalls of hypocrisy, condemnation and self-righteousness we must examine ourse...
9-11 . . . If you watched TV at all this past week (especially Saturday, 9-11-2021) you were fully immersed in the commemoration of the Islamic extremists’ terror attack on the United States on 9-11-2001. That effort to inflict terror on U. S. citizens affected all of us in one way or another. One thing caught my attention as I watched the ceremonies in New York City. That thing was the names of those killed that day. As I understand it, those extremists who carried out the attack were from the area of the world that have a problem with what i...
Start practicing up for the talent show coming to Superior. The Auditorium committee is planning a variety show for Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Superior Auditorium. Staff from Brodstone Memorial Hospital will be grilling hamburgers for the meal. Entertainment will stat at 7:30 p.m. The event is a free will donation. See the ad in this week’s paper....
Public hearings to review the proposed 2021-22 budget and tax askings were held prior to the Superior School board’s regular monthly meeting. During the regular session general fund tax asking of $4,433,232; bond fund $535,354 and special building fund of $606,061 for total tax asking of $5,574,647 were approved. All members of the board were present for the meeting. They approved a contract with Clark and Enersen, an architectural firm based in Lincoln. The firm is to address several issues the board has been discussing including roof r...
The Superior City Council meeting room was packed Monday evening as a marathon of meetings was held by the council. To comply with various state regulations, three separate meetings were held in succession. Each required the opening formalities of a flag salute, review of the open meetings law, roll call and recognition of visitors. After the stated business was transacted there was a motion to adjourn and a roll call vote. The series of meeting which began at 7:30 continued past 10 p.m. The...
Fall harvest is beginning. Some dryland corn fields have already been harvested and the soybeans appear to be drying down quickly. Before we know the roads will be filled with harvest vehicles. On Monday the Superior Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Brodstone Memorial Hospital are teaming up to offer a Harvest Meal at the Fourth Street Square. The proceeds will be used for community betterment projects. For more information see the advertisement in this issue....
Provided the City of Superior grants the required permits, Superior will soon have a new electronics business known as a data center. Lannin Zoltenko has contracted with a Canadian firm to construct and install a data center at 416 Conn Street on what was once Missouri Pacific Railroad right-of-way. The center is now being constructed. Instead of trains moving freight and people through Superior, the data center will be moving information, specifically data related to the growing use of cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a form...
Monday night a member of the Superior Fire Department spoke to the Superior City Council and told about the need to address the budget and the need for new equipment and adequate space to house that equipment. Since the current Public Safety Building was built about 50 years ago, equipment has grown in size and the prices have skyrocketed. Levi Gunn, the department's treasurer said the city and the department needed to develop multi-year plans for the replacement and maintenance of equipment....
Saturday was a day of remembrance and expression of thanks to all military, veterans, first responders, fire departments, police, medical professionals and others who serve our country. Many of which are volunteers in our rural communities. Also, the night brought a special event in Byron, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Wenske Repair, LLC. The business started on Sept. 10, 2001. It was an appreciation supper for their customers - with a special "Guest of Honor" - veteran Joe Rossi. Mr....
I have received numerous reports of fall armyworm damage from the Kansas-Nebraska state line north to York. Damage is occurring in new alfalfa seedings in addition to established alfalfa, a new triticale seeding and several lawns. With moths still being observed, we may see fall armyworms around for a few weeks yet, so it would be wise to be watching alfalfa, wheat, rye, triticale and lawns for them. There’s no good way of knowing where they’ll appear; it’s all based on where the moth chooses to lay her eggs. There are everal reports of one f...
The art world and the sports world have combined to bring two new teachers to Rock Hills Junior-Senior High School - McKenzy Havenstein, a new art teacher, and her husband, Sawyer Havenstein, the new district activities and athletics director. Sawyer stayed in a camper owned by Mr. Meyers, the school's principal, for four days a week in June for summer weights. McKenzy and Sawyer became official residents of Jewell County on July 1. Sawyer is from Riley, Kan. He went to school at Riley County...
Rock Hills USD No. 107 Board of Education met Monday. Kenny Mizner, president, called the regular meeting to order. Those present were Kenny Mizner, Bobi Fogo, Brenden Wirth, Lori Slate, Lori Yelken, Marc Grout, Brandon Hollerich, Rex Boley, Sam Meyers, Cassi Owen and Janet Higer. Guests were Jenna Langer, Zac Snethan and Jen Hannon. The agenda adding item 6H – superintendent evaluation was approved. The audit is scheduled for Sept. 20, 21 and 22 Auditors will be present two of the three days. Principals Report: Two Rock Hills graduates have e...
An abundance of sunflowers leads to Burr Oak's Sunflower Daze Sunflowers keep popping up in Burr Oak since residents began preparing for the town's 150th anniversary celebration in June. With all the sunflowers in town, it was decided to continue the fun with a special Sunflower Daze, Saturday. There are now more than 100 hand- crafted sunflowers all over Burr Oak. They can be spotted in front of buildings and houses and along the fence that runs north of the former high school and elementary...
The Jewell County commissioners met Aug. 30. 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: Amanda Davis, register of deeds; Nancy Marihugh, health administrator; Anna Porter, county appraiser; Alexandria Carabajal, county attorney; Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator; and Shannon Meier, ambulance director. Those absent; Nora Rhoades, Post Rock Extension...
The Ute board meeting was held by ZOOM and in person. Thadd Hinkle, Lisa Goodheart (ZOOM), Phyllis Christie, Chris Klos, Kristin Underwood Sarah Ortman and Trevor Elkins, a guest, were in attendance. Janis McDill had provided copies of the treasurer’s report. All the scheduled movies have been paid for, some by Warner Brothers credits. The warranty on the projector has been paid for the year. Discussion was held on the ice cream social. The board was reminded money amounts above and beyond a purchase have to be recorded for sales tax purposes....
Midway Co-op Association, Inc. in conjunction with Land-O’Lakes donated a total of $3,200 to the Mankato Fire Department. Land O’Lakes is a regional cooperative that matches dollar-for-dollar cash donations from its local cooperative members like Midway Co-op. The donations are designed to help purchase fire equipment for the community....
It started as just another warm, late summer game of football, involving a trip to Diller, Neb., to play the 0-2 Diller-Odell (D-O) Griffins. It ended up almost like two games. The first half one in which the Raiders played just to survive. The second half, one in which L-N scored with every possession of the ball using a good running game to grind out the 46-26 victory. It gave L-N a 2-1 record in this young season. After victory margins of one or two points in the first two games, this 20...
Saturday was forecasted to be a warm one, with highs reaching 95º, but that didn't stop 30+ runners from attending the Backroads Relay hosted by the Lawrence and Nelson community clubs. Seven teams consisting of five or six runners gathered at the American Legion in Nelson in the early morning hours to begin the relay. The course is around 20 miles with six checkpoints. Each runner ran about a three mile leg before another teammate took over. The finish line was under a large American flag on...
Lawrence-Nelson High School plans to crown their homecoming royalty Friday evening when the Raider take on the Blue Hill Devils in Lawrence. The homecoming parade begins in Lawrence at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon west of the school and will end at the football field with a pep rally following. Each day students have followed a dress up theme. Monday was Merica, Tuesday - teacher, Wednesday, Hawaiian, Thursday - Hallway theme and Friday is Raider Spirit Day. Hallway decorations went into place...
Chantel Anderson is the Brodstone Memorial Hospital employee of the third quarter. She is an LPN in the nursing department She has worked at Brodstone for 10 months. Her favorite thing about working for Brodstone is taking care of the patients. Chantel lives in Edgar with her husband, Kelly and her children, Gracie, Emma and Olivia. She likes her time camping and fishing. Chantel is also an EMT for the Edgar Fire Department and is a certified car seat tech. Her nomination for employee of the...
Monday, Sept. 20 - Junior high football vs. Blue Hill (H) at 5 p.m.; JV football vs. Blue Hill (H) at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 - L-N Triangular vs. Fillmore-Thayer Central (H) at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 - Junior high volleyball vs. Franklin (H) at 4 p.m.; Varsity cross country at Thayer-Central at 5 p.m.; JV volleyball vs. Silver Lake Public School (H) at 6 p.m.; Varsity volleyball vs. Silver Lake Public School (H) at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 - JV volleyball at Kenesaw at 5 p.m.; Varsity football at Kenesaw 7 p.m....
The NCK Health Collaborative, along with Jewell County 365 and other partners, are releasing a survey Oct. 1, to assess local health needs in Jewell and Mitchell counties. A community health needs assessment is a tool that helps local organizations know how they can better serve their community. Community members inform organizations about what programs and services are needed. These organizations, such as hospitals, schools, K-State extension, churches and others can utilize it to better serve their community. Jenny Russell, Jewell County Comm...
Good ole Mother Nature forced the Red Raider Cross Country team to miss competing at the Superior meet a week ago, but last week they were able to go to Fairbury for their annual Invitational Meet. The boy’s team finished 8th out of the 15 teams with Rowan Jarosik earning a medal with his 11th place finish with a time of 19:14. Other team members were Logan Menke 26th; Sean Heaton 56th; Jacob Hagemeier 71st; Theo Kathman 82nd; and Zach Brennfoerder 115th. Without enough girls for a team, the Red Raider girls ran as individuals: Athziri Diaz f...
