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Apple picking season is upon us. One never knows for sure if their apple trees are going to produce or not. Sometimes there comes a frost upon the apple blooms and this can mean there will be a no or low yield. This year, there is a bountiful yield of tasty apples. Some apples are made into delicious treats such as jellies, applesauce, apple cobblers, apple cakes, apple breads, apple muffins, apple salads, cider and, of course, the all American dessert — the Apple Pie. Simple things like a baked apple, a candied apple or a juicy caramel c...
Monday morning a former resident of Superior stopped by the newspaper office with questions about past happenings. Some I could answer and some I couldn’t. He’s not the only one with questions about what may have happened. I have some of my own. For example, while skimming the Nebraska News column in an 1884 newspaper published at Nelson, I read of a fire which destroyed a store at Warwick. I’m familiar with what is now a ghost town in Republic County’s Big Bend Township named Warwick. I once took pictures of a Mobil Oil Company’s bulk plan...
I pray daily, but silently. I was told I need to pray aloud. Is this so? A: Prayer can be out loud or you can pray just thinking the words in your heart. We know that Hannah prayed without talking when she asked God for a son because it made the High Priest think she was drunk (I Samuel 1:12-14). Yet her prayers were answered. God knows the thoughts of our heart (Jeremiah 17:9-10; Mark 2:6-8) and every detail of our lives, both seen and unseen (Matthew 10:29-31). Jesus even advised his disciples to pray secretly so no one could hear (Matthew...
The “Common Good.” That is a phrase you don’t hear often in today’s political sphere. Over the years, I remember reading those two words often about the early days of American history. I was recently reminded of those two words when reading comments on the writings of Saint John Paul II. Although the two words are not in this part of his writing, the writing reminded me of those two words. In today’s world profound thoughts and words are often lost in all the banter we receive from so many different sources. Sometimes really profound thoughts...
Anniversaries are often intended to celebrate "happy" occasions and are accompanied with celebrations of many kinds. Other anniversaries observe occasions, important, but not always happy. However, they both often pass without any recognition. The people of Lawrence are familiar with both occurrences. The tornado of 1990 anniversaries have not been met with happenstance of any kind. They just come and go. So was the October 12, 2024 anniversary of the fire in Sacred Heart Church in Lawrence. It...
The Superior Board of Education opened their October meeting at 5:15 p.m. Monday evening prior to Superior playing Sandy Creek in conference volleyball. Luke Meyers, vice-president, conducted the meeting. Matt Sullivan, Matt Bargen and Kristin Tatro, board members, were also present. Brad Biltoft and Peggy Meyer were absent. Trisha Kuhlman, first year curriculum director, reviewed her activities and goals with the board. This is the first year Superior has hired a curriculum director. Lexi Premus presented the student ambassador report. Septemb...
Members of the Superior Planning Commission met Thursday evening to consider three changes to the zoning ordinance. Two of the changes were recommended to the city council for adoption. Action on the third was delayed pending the acquisition of additional information. The commission decided to recommend the minimum size of a residence constructed in the community be reduced from 750 square feet to 500 square feet. The minimum permitted home size without a special exception being granted has been moving downward in recent years. In 2002 the...
Nine would-be county judges have asked to be considered as possible replacements for Judge Timothy Hoeft. Prior to being appointed to the district court, Hoeft has served as a 10th judicial district county judge. The district includes Nuckolls, Webster, Clay, Adams, Franklin, Harlan, Kearney and Phelps counties. The applicants are Cassie Baldwin of Hastings, Melodie Bellamy of Kearney, Sara Bockstadter of Kenesaw, Patrick Calkins of Alma, Jaclyn Drake of Alma, Natalie Nelsen-Pacey of Holdrege, Kane Ramsey of Kearney, John Sander of Holdrege...
They used to call them corn husking bees but corn husking is no more so perhaps we should call it a corn picking bee. Whatever, the name friends and neighbors of the late Richard Corman, am Edgar-Davenport area farmer, are gathering at 8 a.m. Friday to harvest approximately 400 acres of corn. The noon lunch will be provided by nearby business firms....
Superior Elks Lodge No. 2197 and the Superior FFA collaborated to provide a "Touch a Truck" event at the SCOR ball field Saturday morning. People of all ages were invited to ask questions and closely inspect a variety of mobile tools. Included in the display was a nearly new Nebraska Department of Transportation dump truck with a blade used for snow removal; Cash Wenske's race car; the City of Superior street cleaner; a City of Superior utilities basket truck and a truck used to put in electrica...
September was an enlightening month for me this year. On a recent trip through Medicine Bow Mountains in Wyoming, there was a turn off with a plaque on a huge rock that read "In memory of the 66 passengers and crew that perished on Medicine Bow Peak Oct. 6, 1955." Intrigued, I Googled the story. The story of the 66 passengers on a plane. Two of them infants. Some of them servicemen headed home after a deployment. Choir members. Moms. Dads. How that plane had changed its course and ended up crash...
The 82nd Corn Show was a success! The weather was so delightfully cooperative. The Faith•Farm•Family theme was used to develop several eye-catching booths. There was a giant pumpkin and beautiful flower arrangements among other things in the exhibits. On Friday, the "Pair-a-Dice" Ride had a record-breaking number of entries, 109! More than one person commented, "There were golf carts all over!" The High Point Winner of the event was Jeff Cady, Jewell, and the Low Point Winner was Michelle Doughe...
Abby Elkins, community mobilizer for Jewell County Health 365, was selected to serve on a panel for the Kansas Prevention Conference. Elkins was chosen because of her commitment to prevention efforts in the state and for the work she has demonstrated the past two years. She has worked to develop and sustain a coalition of community members with representation from 12 key sectors of the community. Members from various organizations are working together to impact youth and to empower them to make...
Resurfacing on K-9 continues from Mitchell County into Cloud County. A mill and overlay on K-9 in Cloud County will occur from the Cloud-Mitchell county line and continue east about 19.5 miles to the city limits of Concordia. During construction, flaggers and a pilot car will be used to direct one lane of traffic through the work zone at a reduced speed. Drivers should be prepared for a delay of up to 15 minutes and plan extra time in their travel schedules. Shilling Construction Co., of Manhattan, is the prime contractor for this $4.07...
President Marc Grout called the regular meeting of the Board of Education for USD No. 107 to order on Monday, Oct. 14. Those present were, Marc Grout, Kenny Mizner, Wayne Frost, Brenden Wirth, Bobi Fogo, Justin Angleton, Jeff Sells, Sam Meyers, Lacey Keller and Janet Higer. Guests were: Paul Lindberg, Spencer Lindberg, Dan Daniels, Shane McCutcheon, Kelli Koepke, Jocelyn Shroyer and D’Ann Gardner. The bus and transportation report was presented. Bus maintenance involved routine maintenance checks, tire depth inspection and multiple antifreeze l...
The monthly meeting for the Mankato Chamber of Commerce took place last Wednesday at the Mankato City Park with six members present. The chamber members discussed the community birthday calendars. Information for the calendars has been submitted but they are waiting on a picture. The Community Garden Club picture is ready so if the scout picture isn’t sent, that picture will be used. The Garage Sale Mall took place during the Highway 36 Treasure Hunt, Sept. 19 through 21. There were 10 booths rented this year. It cost the chamber $225 to use t...
A portion of K-148 in Republic County is expected to close for two days the week of Oct. 21 for the replacement of the BNSF railroad crossing at Kackley. During construction, K-148 will be closed to all traffic at the railroad crossing in Kackley. Through traffic on K-148 will be directed to detour on K-28, K-9 and U.S. 81. Exact dates for the closure will be announced prior to the start of the project....
The Jewell Apartments Board of Directors met Monday Oct. 7, at City Hall. Attending the meeting were Mayor Darrell Bohnert, council members, Josh Burks, Don Delzeit, Gaye Daniels, Derek Birdsell, Bob Freeman, Jacque Williams, and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. Williams submitted her report of occupancy and monthly correspondences. There are eight current residents. Williams said they are still getting the apartments up to code from the HUD inspection. A couple of rooms had repairs done. She said the apartments have a new sign and a couple...
The regular meeting of the Mankato City Council was called to order by Mayor Justin Schoonover on Sept. 12. Councilmembers present were Kevin Ost, Stuart Boyles, George Hennion, Rodney Payne and Sam Becker. Also present was Anthony Roy, city administrator. The city council and mayor reviewed a CMB license application from Hannah Pumphrey. The motion failed 2 to 3....
As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period approaches, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2024, Brodstone Healthcare is urging Medicare beneficiaries to exercise caution and do their research before enrolling in a Medicare Advantage Plan (MAP). It’s important to understand the potential drawbacks and how they may affect your healthcare access and costs. According to the Nebraska Healthcare Association (NHA), here are some key considerations: Network Restrictions: MAPs often have narrower networks of providers than Original Medicare. This means you may h...
Last Wednesday, Mrs. Kylee Haba and art students from Lawrence-Nelson High School attended the 9th Annual Hastings College Mural Competition hosted by the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center on the Hastings College Campus. The mural competition is a day of artmaking for students across the state. Teams arrive on campus in the morning, set up their station, and prepare to receive the theme for the day. This year's theme was "Opposites," where students had to visually capture the beauty and juxtaposition...
There will be a presentation of four Quilts of Valor at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Nelson Community Center. Quilts of Valor are hand made quality quilts made to honor veterans. These four veterans were nominated by Barb Sole who will conduct the presentation of her handmade quilts. The veterans are Mike Drexel, Randy Koehler, Dennis Melvin and Steve Troudt. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Pictures may be taken after the presentations and fellowship is encouraged!...
P.E.O. Chapter J members Carol Eckles, Deb Troudt, Sue VanSkiver and DeAnna Tuttle attended the P.E.O. Reciprocity Group XI brunch and annual meeting held at Lochland Country Club in Hastings on Oct. 5. The business meeting included recognition of 50 plus year members, Nebraska State Board report by Jane Van Horn, president of the Nebraska State Chapter, P.E.O. Home report by Marnie Soderquist, director, and a report on the enrollment and curriculum at Cottey College. It was also announced the...
Nebraska Extension will host a crop insurance workshop for agricultural producers and agribusiness professionals from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, 700 E. Stolley Park Road. The event will help attendees improve their risk management strategies and boost their understanding of crop insurance. Crop and livestock producers, insurance agents, marketing consultants, agricultural educators and other risk management service providers are encouraged to attend. “Understanding crop insurance can g...
Keenagers met at the Lawrence firehall on Thursday Sept. 19. Twenty-nine guests enjoyed a meal of hamburgers and potato salad prepared by Marilyn Svoboda and Cindy Troudt. The afternoon was spent playing cards and bingo. A fun afternoon for all. The next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 17, at the fire hall with Jo Mazour and Lynette Hofstetter serving soup. Come and enjoy the day....
